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ALIEN INVADERS
in Canada's Waters, Wetlands, and Forests
provides information on the global impact of alien species
across Canadian landscapes. Alien invasive species are recognized
as a major global threat to biodiversity. The problems are
exacerbated by the globalization of trade and the inability
of current inspection and quarantine regimes to cope with
an increasing demand. No comprehensive overview exists of
the alien invasive species issue in Canada. Alien Invaders
in Canada's Waters, Wetlands, and Forests aims to bridge this
gap. It is a collection of papers from experts in several
disciplines who discuss and analyze invasive species from
a variety of perspectives: invasion pathways, affected sectors,
management and control, and national and international collaborations.
This publication was compiled and edited by Renata Claudi,
M.S., an acknowledged expert on macrofouling and aquatic nuisance
species, Patrick Nantel, Ph.D., a Canadian Forest Service
science advisor and plant ecologist, and Elizabeth Muckle-Jeffs,
a communications expert and associate of the Professional
Edge. Together this team developed the contents, assembled
the papers, and guided the authors in presenting their knowledge.
24 chapters richly illustrated with figures, maps, and 60
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INVASIVE SPECIES: VECTORS
AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
edited by Gregory M. Ruiz and James T. Carlton
Recent years have seen a steep rise in invasions of non-native
species in virtually all major ecoregions on Earth. Along
with this rise has come a realization that a rigorous scientific
understanding of why, how, when, and where species are transported
is the required/necessary foundation for managing biological
invasions.
Invasive Species presents extensive information and new analyses
on mechanisms of species transfer, or vectors, as the latest
contribution from the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP).
Contributors assess invasion vectors and vector management
in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems for major
taxonomic groups in a variety of regions around the world.
The book:
• examines invasion causes, routes, and vectors in space
and time
• highlights current approaches and challenges to preventing
new invasions, both from a geographic and taxonomic point
of view
• explores strategies, benefits, and limitations of
risk assessment
• offers a synthesis of many facets of vector science
and management
• presents recommendations for action
Chapter authors review fungi, plants,
invertebrates, and vertebrates, with geographic assessments
covering New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and the United
States. Although the full extent and cumulative impact of
non-native species can only be guessed at, biological invasions
are clearly a potent force of global change, contributing
to a wide range of deleterious effects including disease outbreaks,
habitat alteration and loss, declines of native species, increased
frequency of fires, and shifts in nutrient cycling. Vectors
are the delivery mechanisms, resulting in recent increases
in rates of new invasions. Invasive Species brings together
in a single volume new information from leading scientists
around the world on approaches to controlling and managing
invasion vectors. This volume is a timely and essential reference
for scientists, researchers, policymakers, and anyone concerned
with understanding biological invasions and developing effective
responses to them.
Gregory M. Ruiz is an ecologist and director
of the Marine Invasion Research Laboratory at the Smithsonian
Environmental Research Center in Edgewater, Maryland.
James T. Carlton is professor of marine sciences and director
of the Maritime Studies Program of Williams College. He is
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Global Advances in the Ecology and Management of Golden Apple Snails
EDITORS: Ravindra C. Joshi & Leocadio S. Sebastian (PhilRice)
PUBLISHER: Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice)
Here in one publication is all information so far known about golden apple snails (GAS) and the rice systems and countries they have afflicted.
GAS is considered one of the worst invasive alien species, according to the IUCN [International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources], GSID [Global Solutions for Infectious Diseases], and ISSG [Invasive Species Specialist Group].
Around 500 pages of information are devoted to this species that continue to expand their distribution. No less than US$ 1 billion have been reported as losses due to GAS.
With this complete publication, the knowledge vacuum on the ecology and management of GAS will be filled. Some 24 chapters cover various aspects of snail taxonomy (traditional as well as molecular tools), impacts of GAS on aquatic ecosystems and farmers' health, and pesticide abuse/misuse. Even GAS-invaded countries have submitted their separate country reports. Further, some chapters are dedicated to the utilization of GAS as food and as natural paddy weeder, with some information available on the biorational approach in its management and control.
The book has practical applications as well, offering various options for the ecological and sustainable ways to deal with GAS invasions.
According to authorities that have contributed to this book, no other book is known to have an extensive information on GAS. Chapter contributors have put in their life's work – accumulated knowledge and experiences – on these pages. This truly is the first exclusive detailed book on GAS. It will take at least another 10-15 years for any new and significant advances on this snail and its management.
This book will be a manual for all researchers: field research as well as extension workers, and as reference textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of biological sciences, as well as industry workers, museums, and even libraries where exhaustive information on this topic is needed. |
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ISBN: 9781439800508
ISBN 10: 1439800502
Number of Pages: 550 |
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Monitoring and Control of Macrofouling Mollusks in Fresh Water Systems, Second Edition
Gerald L. Mackie, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Renata Claudi, RNT Consulting
Upon its initial publication more than fifteen years ago, this book broke new ground with its comprehensive coverage of the biology and ecology, distribution and dispersal mechanisms, physiology, monitoring, negative and positive impacts, and control of aquatic invasive species of mussels, clams, and snails. Building on this foundation, the second edition of Monitoring and Control of Macrofouling Mollusks in Fresh Water Systems includes completely revised information on species such as the zebra mussel while also covering up-and-coming nuisance species such as the quagga mussel, Conrad’s false mussel, the Asian clam, and the fast-spreading golden mussel.
The Second Edition includes:
Ten new species of mussels and snails
International case studies on mussel fouling problems and how to cope with them
New control and monitoring techniques
Discussions of the latest threats and possible future scenarios
The book contains brief descriptions of the external and internal structures, examining only those features relevant to the monitoring and control of the invasive species. It discusses why the mollusks are pests, distinguishing nuisance species from native species, their habits and habitat, reproductive potential, and life cycles and population dynamics. The authors also explain how efficient dispersal mechanisms employed by the nuisance mollusks not only help them spread so rapidly to inland lakes and rivers across continents, but how they can invade virtually every part of a facility.
While many other resources contain segments of this information, none cover all areas and link them in a cohesive fashion. It is this approach that makes the understanding of potential impacts on ecosystems, industries and utilities, as well as the many human-made physical and chemical mitigants for controlling the mollusks supplied by this book so crucial for preserving the health of raw water supplies.
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